Deep Something

What Would You Do

May 25, 2011August 10, 2015 1310 Views 0 Comments Nom, Maggie Gallagher, texas, bigotry, hate, compassion, ABC News

This entry is part 28 of 35 in the series Gay Marriage

ABC News did one of their “What Would You Do” segments in a Texas diner. They had a lesbian couple with children (actors), and a gay couple with children go in, and a person playing a waitress who began to criticize the couples openly. I must admit, I was heartened by what transpired, and reminded of how important it is to speak out in face of bigotry and inequality. The Texan’s fared better than New Yorker’s. But leave it to NOM to go hating on the people who stand up to bigotry.

Music Entertainment Featured Video Legislature Society Gay Issues Culture

And The Hits Just Keep Coming

April 4, 2011September 5, 2012 B. John 395 Views 0 Comments Music, Ohio, It Gets Better, The Trevor Project, Gay Mens Chorus

I had occasion to hear the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus several times when I lived in Dayton. In fact, it seemed their Christmas Concert and that of the Cincinnati Gay Men’s Chorus were often the same weekend, so I’d do Cincinnati Saturday evening, and then go to Columbus for their Sunday afternoon concert. Both were excellent choruses, and they both had very different styles, so it was a great fun. Here the Columbus Chorus provides a youtube for the “It Gets Better Project” with the Columbus Youth Choir. I’ll just let the music speak for itself.

Society Gay Issues Methodism Right Wingnuts Legislature Religion

Admin Council Member Says Stating We Treat Everyone Equally Might Be Divisive

February 18, 2011September 29, 2018 560 Views 0 Comments justice, Non-discrimination, Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, Kevin James, Bill Josey

I returned once again to the Administrative Council at my church to ask them to pass a resolution adopting a non-discrimination statement. The last time I went in 2008, one of the members, Bill Josey, an attorney, objected because I had included a statement that we would, when reasonable, try to do business only with other organizations that had a similar statement. That was his only objection. I took it out, completely, but guess what, at January’s meeting he had a different objection.

Politics Society Gay Issues

Thank You Loudoun County, VA

February 11, 2011August 10, 2015 432 Views 1 Comment Public Advocate of The United States, idiot, va, Virginia, crazy, Gasparilla Festival, Eugene Delgaudio, Loudoun County, Board of Supervisors

We here in Tampa owe a debt of gratitude to the Sterling District’s representative on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for his excellent description of Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Festival. Eugene Delaudio probably just upped the attendance at next year’s festival by 30% with his description of the party as … “Word is that Radical Homosexuals have infiltrated as event organizers to promote homosexual events that are designed to prey upon unsuspecting college students by enticing them to join their “krewes” and help build parade floats in exchange for free alcohol.” You gotta read it to believe it.

Constitution Society Gay Issues Entertainment Humor Politics

Avoid Airport Hassles with TSA

January 22, 2011September 29, 2018 360 Views 1 Comment TSA, Flying, Glider

OK, so here’s how to avoid all the headaches of the TSA checkpoints. Just get one of these. I loved the takeoff procedure, but I can see where landing could get a little complicated depending on your speed. Kind of reminded of Fred Flintstone, but it could be a lot of fun.

Religion Society Gay Issues Right Wingnuts Featured

Another of the Florida Crazies – CFC

December 29, 2010September 29, 2018 516 Views 1 Comment AFA, CFC, Christian Family Coalition of Florida, Anthony Verdugo, Steve Ensley, AFO, hate group, Southern Poverty Law Center, SPLC

I noticed over at Joe My God, Joe had listed a quote of the day from Anthony Verdugo, founder of Florida’s Christian Family Coalition. I went to their website and used their contact form to send them a message. I got an email from their webmaster who accused me of cherry-picking scripture because I cited Micah 6:8, and he decided to pick about seven verses, two of them from Leviticus. No person not abiding by the entire Levitical Code has the right to cite those two verses…so I responsded.

Right Wingnuts Culture Holidays Featured Religion Society

Christianists Plan to Destroy Christmas

December 25, 2010September 29, 2018 1185 Views 0 Comments Christianists, Commercialization, Merry Christmas, Joy, Light, love, Winter, Christmas, happy holidays, Peace, Hope, Krazy Kristian Kooks

Each day brings even more astonishment at how low some people can go to make a buck or get their 15 minutes of fame. Certain Christianists seem hell-bent on creating a contrived “war on Christmas” where none exists all for the sake of either raising money, or making a name for themselves. And in the end, I fear it may destroy a wonderful and important time of the year.

Politics Congress Society Crime Featured

Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Protects Forced Child Marriage

December 20, 2010August 10, 2015 388 Views 0 Comments abortion, florida, fl, republican, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, forced marriage, child marriage

You will be thrilled to know that Florida now has a member of Congress who supports forced child marriages. Incoming House Foreign Affairs chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) defeated a bill Thursday evening that would have committed the United States to combating forced child marriages abroad, by invoking concerns about the legislation’s cost and that funds could be used to promote abortion.

Featured Society Gay Issues Culture

Goodbye to Elizabeth Edwards

December 7, 2010August 10, 2015 348 Views 0 Comments HRC, Cancer, Elizabeth Edwards

As you probably know, Elizabeth Edwards, estranged wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, lost her six year battle with cancer today. My understanding is that she was home. Only yesterday they reported that no additional treatments would help, and talked like she had weeks to live. I guess it was worse than expected. I wish the best for her family during a difficult time, and this country lost a bright light.

Politics Legislature Society Gay Issues

Once in a While, The Good Guys Win One

December 2, 2010August 10, 2015 1248 Views 0 Comments Ricky Hendon, Baptist, Truth, civil unions, Gay Marriage, Illinois

This entry is part 26 of 35 in the series Gay Marriage

Congratulations to Illinois for passing a civil unions bill yesterday in their legislature. The Governor has indicated an intention to sign the bill. And once in a while a person steps up, speaks truth to power, and says what needs to be said. Illinois State Senator Ricky Hendon stood on the floor of the Senate and said, “It’s just fairness y’all, that’s all.” He speaks of his Baptist background, and calls out the hypocracy that’s been so much part of the arguments. Would that more politicians spoke like this.

Featured Politics Constitution Society Crime Technology

How to Shorten Your TSA Rub Down

November 20, 2010August 10, 2015 516 Views 0 Comments Homeland Security, TSA, 9-11, Michael Chertoff, Security, 9/11, Pat Downs, Rub downs, x-rays, hijacking

Finally people seem to be waking to the ridiculousness of the TSA’s “security theater” at the airport gates, just not before Micheal Chertoff, former head of Homeland Security, got to sock away a nice retirement package from selling us taxpayers the bogus x-ray machines. Don’t want to go through those, then get yourself a rub down from a TSA agent, but I’ve found a way to get through the rub down pretty fast.